Erase vs. Delete

Erase vs. Delete — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Erase and Delete

Eraseverb

(transitive) to remove markings or information

I erased that note because it was wrong.

Deleteverb

To remove, get rid of or erase, especially written or printed material, or data on a computer or other device.

Eraseverb

(transitive) To obliterate information from (a storage medium), such as to clear or (with magnetic storage) to demagnetize.

I'm going to erase this tape.

Deletenoun

(computing) A deletion.

I lost the file when I accidentally hit delete.

Eraseverb

(transitive) To obliterate (information) from a storage medium, such as to clear or to overwrite.

I'm going to erase those files.

Deletenoun

(recorded entertainment industry) A remainder of a music or video release.

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Eraseverb

To remove a runner from the bases via a double play or pick off play

Jones was erased by a 6-4-3 double play.

Deletenoun

(uncountable) Delete

Eraseverb

(intransitive) To be erased have markings removed, have information removed, or be cleared of information.

The chalkboard erased easily.The files will erase quickly.

Deleteverb

remove or make invisible;

Please delete my name from your list

Eraseverb

(transitive) To disregard (a group, an orientation, etc.); to prevent from having an active role in society.

Deleteverb

wipe out magnetically recorded information

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Eraseverb

To kill; assassinate.

Deleteverb

cut or eliminate;

she edited the juiciest scenes

Eraseverb

remove from memory or existence;

The Turks erased the Armenians in 1915

Eraseverb

remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing;

Please erase the formula on the blackboard--it is wrong!

Eraseverb

wipe out magnetically recorded information